The Olaf Rucksack | Vintage Leather Travel Backpack

$249
100% Handmade 4.8 (353 reviews)

Add a unique touch to your daily outfit with The Olaf Rucksack. Distinguished in its retro style, this bag has two prominent front pockets, along with a large main compartment. The leather straps have two smaller straps overlays, designed to easily clip small items such as glasses or headphones. It is made out of high quality leather, which is durable and lightweight. It really excels in outdoor environments, as The Olaf proves to be the ultimate carry companion for sports, mountaineering, climbing and other such adventurous endeavors.

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Material & Dimensions:

  • Made of high-quality crazy horse leather
  • Polyester lining
  • %100 Handmade
  • Dimensions: 15" x 11" x 4" (38cm x 28cm x 10cm)
  • Weight: 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)
  • Capacity: 20-35 liters

Features:

  • Exterior: 2 open pockets.
  • Interior: Main compartment with additional zippered pocket.
  • Carrying: Leather-lined comfortable grab handle made from high quality material. Wear-proof and durable. Ergonomically-designed adjustable straps distribute weight evenly across the back.
  • Two carrying options: Grab handle and adjustable shoulder straps.

What Fits:

Fits devices up to 14"

Please note that this bag is made of a natural material, therefore each bag is unique with a slightly different color.

Key Features Designed for lovers of creation and travel
Premium Crazy Horse Leather Construction
Premium Crazy Horse Leather Construction

Handcrafted from high-quality crazy horse leather with polyester lining, ensuring each bag is unique, durable, and develops a rich patina over time.

Innovative Leather Strap System
Innovative Leather Strap System

Two smaller strap overlays on the main leather straps allow you to easily clip and access glasses, headphones, or other small items on the go.

Leather-Lined Comfort Grip
Leather-Lined Comfort Grip

The wear-proof grab handle features premium leather lining for superior comfort and durability during hand-carry transport.

Generous 15" x 11" x 4" Design
Generous 15" x 11" x 4" Design

Perfectly sized dimensions provide ample storage space while remaining compact enough for daily use and travel convenience.

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Specifications

Bag Capacity

35 liters

Material

Crazy horse leather exterior with polyester lining

Dimensions

15" x 11" x 4" (38cm x 28cm x 10cm)

Weight

2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)

Laptop Size

Up to 14 Inch Laptops

Adventure-Ready Durability

Adventure-Ready Durability

Built from premium crazy horse leather, this handcrafted rucksack is designed to withstand the demands of mountaineering, climbing, and outdoor sports while maintaining its distinctive retro style.

Smart Organization System

Smart Organization System

Two front pockets plus a spacious main compartment with interior zipper pocket keep your essentials organized and easily accessible during any adventure.

Comfort That Goes the Distance

Comfort That Goes the Distance

Ergonomically-designed adjustable straps distribute weight evenly across your back, while the leather-lined grab handle offers comfortable dual carrying options for all-day wear.

Customer Reviews

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Justin Marsh
Almost perfect!

I wish the strap connections to the bag were made out of leather! It cheapens the quality! For the money the entire bag and straps should be leather! It’s a let down! I hope they last!!!

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SEIBERT PHILLIPS

The Olaf Rucksack | Vintage Leather Travel Backpack

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V. O. Ritter
This is a sturdy

This is a sturdy. heavy duty back pack. It is also a HEAVY back pack. That said, it will hold my laptop, my camera, and a reference book or two with ease and keep them safe from the environment. It was very stiff when I received it but after some use it is just stiff. I am hoping it will become more flexible with more use. I like it!

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Heather LaRee
This leather backpack is not quite what I envisioned based on the pictures

This leather backpack is not quite what I envisioned based on the pictures. I was imagining a soft leather with a worn look to it. This is not soft leather. It is very stiff leather. That's not necessarily bad, just not what I thought the description photo depicted. It probably will soften up in time and age gracefully giving it more character. I hope so anyway. Having said that, the construction and materials are good quality. Heavy duty zippers are a little stiff, but seem to be loosening up with use. The brass clasps for the top flap require some effort to line up to secure properly. The back is a canvas type material with solid stitching. The main sleeve holds my 15" laptop, but not a 17". It looks like it would protect well, but does not have any real padding. There are a couple of side pouches or pockets that don't seem all that useful to me.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Crazy horse leather is actually a cow leather. You may find this answer is too short, so we would like to give you more detail about this question. Crazy horse leather also referred to as saddle leather is made by applying, a kind of wax to a full grain leather surface that has been buffed and smoothed out. The leather has been treated to look and feel aged while retaining its toughness. The more you use it, the better and more unique it looks.

  • Crazy horse leather is made by applying a special kind of wax to a full grain cow leather surface that has been smoothed out. Through the application of the wax, plays a very distinctive role in the uniqueness of crazy horse leather. It will cause small changes to the material's shape and appearance. This gives it a unique retro, vintage look which ages beautifully over time.

  • Simply wax itself. Wax is highly resistant to water and other liquids. So, when applied to leather it protects the leather fibers far better than that of any other substance used on leather today. This allows the crazy horse leather to withstand much of what is an issue for most other types of leather. It doesn't stain fabrics or clothing. Because of this, it is the ideal choice of leather for making vintage style leather bags. Also, every crazy horse leather bags are unique due to the this manufacturing process. It feels really great to think that you have a unique product with you.

  • As we mentioned before, each bag is unique due to special wax and manufacturing. This application makes every bag distinctive. They are durable and strong. Wax itself protects the leather from water or moisture-related damages. The wax strengthens the leather fibers to the point that when the fibers are rubbed or scratched the natural leather color changes a shade or two, without immediately reversing back. Through wear, naturally, the crazy horse leather will become full of these scratches. The rubbed and scratched areas that show the changes in shades of color, are what reflects the so loved antique and vintage appearance.

  • All backpacks and bags are made to order. Most items shipped within 2-4 business days. Once your item is shipped we will send you a confirmation email. As we ship internationally, shipping times may vary from country to country. Average shipping times are as follows:
      1. U.S. - 3-12 business days
     2. Canada - 14-20 business days
     3. Wordwide - 14-30 business days

    Please note that due to unexpected delays, shipping times can be longer. Please allow up to 20 days for the bags to arrive. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@steelhorseleather.com

  • We accept returns within 30 days. Once 30 days have exceeded since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer any refunds. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Certain sale items may not qualify for returns unless they arrive damaged. Before you return the item, please contact us at info@steelhorseleather.com

  • Yes, we ship to most countries worldwide. Shipping costs and delivery times vary by location.

  • Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipment notification email along with a tracking number. The tracking number will let you see the progress of your order and estimated time of arrival. Please note that it may take 5 business days from the time your order is scanned by the carrier until you have updated information. You can also track your order anytime online; all you need is your tracking number that we provide.

  • We accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as PayPal for secure and convenient payment. At this time, we do not accept cash on delivery or personal checks.